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Reflections from East Portland Rotary's first exchange student
May 20, 2021 12:00 PM
In 1954-55, East Portland Rotary Club sponsored its first foreign exchange student, Lorenzo Matteoli from Milan, Italy. Lorenzo graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to graduate from and teach architecture at Turin Engineering Poli, ascending to the position of Dean of the School of Architecture. Elected as a Turin City Commissioner, he was responsible for the construction of the new Turin Stadium: Lo Stadio delle Alpi, the only public building in Italian history that was completed on time and within the contracted budget. Today he lives, writes, and studies in Perth, Australia and Nova Scotia. Despite a 15-hour time zone difference, Lorenzo, now 83-years old, wrote the following in response to the invitation to address East Portland Rotary, “I will be glad to attend via zoom: my only problem is that I might be slightly emotional and may have to control tears. The 1954-55 experience has been a life changing one for me and I have never forgotten the East Portland Rotary for sponsoring me. I really look forward to thanking EPRC as I never had the chance before." We meet on Zoom. Use the contact us button at the top to request the link. |
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Helius
May 27, 2021 12:00 PM
Geraud Staton is the executive director of Helius, a Durham-based entrepreneurial consulting company specializing in small businesses and Necessity-Driven Entrepreneurs (NDEs). NDEs are individuals who are unable to find traditional, living-wage employment, including long-time veterans, single parents, people with criminal records or individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Helius has created a means to arm and protect NDEs and provide all of the services that small business owners need to create sustainable businesses. Staton believes wholeheartedly in the mission of the organization and seeks to improve women and minority-owned businesses. Helius believes that everyone should have the capability to support themselves and their families, with dignity, in the face of racial, education and financial inequity. |
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Sports in Oregon
Jun 03, 2021 12:00 PM
Kerry Eggers is a journalist/author who wrote sports for Portland newspapers for 45 years before retiring last year. He worked for the Oregon Journal from 1975-82, at The Oregonian from 1982-2000 and at the Portland Tribune from 2001-2020. Eggers is a six-time the National Sports Media Association’s Oregon Sportswriter of the Year, winning for the first time in 1981 and the final time in 2018. He now provides content for his own website (kerryeggers.com) and is in the process of publishing his eighth book, “Overcoming the Odds: The Jerome Kersey Story,” scheduled for an August release. |
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The Mazamas
Jun 17, 2021 12:00 PM
The Mazamas, a 127-year old mountaineering organization, has deep roots in Portland, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest. In his talk librarian and archivist Mathew Brock will discuss the founding of the organization, some of its early members, and its long history of exploration, scientific research, conservation, and education. |
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Human Trafficking
Jul 01, 2021 12:00 PM
SDDA J.R. Ujifusa will describe what he is seeing recently in trafficking in Multco and in the US. As a prosecutor who works locally and on federal cases he has a strong overall understanding of the issue. He will share who the traffickers, buyers and survivors are in the metro area. He will discuss victim vulnerabilities and common themes in victimization. How has the pandemic and the homeless population played a role in our community? |
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Sunshine Division
Jul 15, 2021 12:00 PM
For nearly 100 years, Sunshine Division has provided free accessible food and clothing assistance to struggling local families and individuals in need. When a crisis hits, Sunshine Division remains open and ready to serve those who are facing an immediate need for food. Both now and in the future, our amazing supporters are the ones who make our mission possible as we are 100% funded by generous donations from community members who care. Over the past year we have again adapted in response to community need created by the COVID-19 pandemic through our ongoing Home Delivery program. We quickly modified our operations to provide a Home Delivery program to meet the needs of tens of thousands of home-bound residents. Our emergency response efforts have enabled us to deliver 500 to 1,200+ free food boxes a week to the homes of families and individuals in need. This equates to over 34,000+ meals every week. Director of Development, Curtis Carroll, will share more on how Sunshine Division has been able to adopt in response to this increased need in our community and what lessons they have learned this year that will impact how they advance their mission moving forward. |
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Global Warming's Effect on Glaciers
Jul 22, 2021 12:00 PM
1) Dr Carlson founded the Oregon Glacier Institute to document how many glaciers remain in Oregon, how many glaciers existed a century ago and determine why the number changed, and 2) measure a mass-balance and glacier-size network in Oregon that will allow 3) projections Oregon glaciers’ sustainability. OGI combines glacial researchers with citizen scientists to achieve these research goals while also raising awareness around the important role glaciers play for natural ecosystems, ranching and agriculture, fisheries, forestry and mountain recreation. bio:
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An Interview with Teletha Benjamin
Jul 29, 2021 12:00 PM
Teletha was born in segregated Louisiana, was educated to be a high school teacher and travelled to Oregon as part of the great migration described in “The Warmth of Other Suns”. The Oregon she found when she arrived was very similar to what she left in Louisiana. She adapted and was eventually awarded the Gladys McCoy Lifetime Achievement Award. Come listen to her story. |
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Portland Diamond Project
Aug 05, 2021 12:00 PM
PDP founder and co-owner Craig Cheek will be talking about the movement to bring Major League Baseball to Portland. Baseball in Portland presents a rare opportunity to shape the future of our city on a grand scale: creating employment opportunities, expanding transportation options, adding great public spaces, and building civic pride. Our effort is rooted in listening to business and community leaders, building great partnerships and working together to make Portland better with Baseball. Craig will explain how the Portland Diamond Project started and share a brief outline of the history of baseball in Portland. He will also discuss our plans for a ballpark, the possibility of MLB expansion vs. relocation, and give an update on where things stand today. |
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Intel - Up and Coming Technology
Aug 12, 2021 12:00 PM
Come listen to some of Intel’s latest innovations from a self-professed “geek that speaks”. Jeff has worked locally at Intel for over 25 years. His current roll as Interconnect Marketing Manager give him insight into Intel’s answers to the our customer’s needs. Today, he will touch on 4 areas of innovation that Intel is contributing to and talk about why they are important to you and the world:
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The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life
Aug 19, 2021 12:01 PM
Dr. Allen Lycka is an International Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Life-Changing Coach, 3x Bestselling Author, Virtual and In-Person Program Provider, Mentor and Trainer. A dynamic, humorous and passionate speaker, Dr. Lycka has appeared on numerous radio, television network stations and hundreds of podcasts. He has also graced many international stages during his lifetime and is a TEDx speaker. |
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Addressing Homelessness
Aug 26, 2021 12:01 PM
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